Two United Nations agencies are planning to use mobile technology to save lives, reduce illness and disability and bring down healthcare costs. Read more »
The United Nations Security Council has called for an investigation into reports that rebels from the Lord’s Resistance Army are killing elephants and illegally trafficking ivory ... Read more »
Many countries are showing an interest in developing a sovereign wealth fund to save and invest revenue earned from natural resources - if run efficiently, it could also boost ... Read more »
Ivorian and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure made it two titles in a row by winning the 2012 African Player of the Year beating team mate Drogba and Cameroon's Alex Song at a ... Read more »
Following international criticism, the government is to restrict the amount of land "leased" to investors for agriculture. Read more »
In its World Malaria Report 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) says U.S.$3.6 billion dollars in additional funding is needed to fight malaria between now and 2015 in order ... Read more »
The world is on the brink of something great in the battle against one of the world's most stubborn and cunning parasites - malaria, says Dr Carlos 'Kent' Campbell, who has been ... Read more »
A survey of students from 19 African countries who are studying at leading Western business schools has shown most intend to return home, many to start their own businesses. Half ... Read more »
Botswana is being forced to look at diversifying its economy following predictions that the diamond industry will dry up in 20 years' time. Read more »
In an interview with AllAfrica, the assistant director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and regional representative for Africa, Maria Helena ... Read more »
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